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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,721.92, 464,676.84 and 185,818.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,721.92, 464,676.84 and 185,818.92 is: 256,430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,721.92 : 464,676.84 = 185,818.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,721.92/464,676.84 = 185,818.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,721.92x = 464,676.84 × 185,818.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,721.92x = 86,345,748,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,345,748,557.81/336,721.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,430.44

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